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Papa John's International : Papa John's International announces development deal to expand in Egypt .Looking for potential franchisees in parts of France, as well as Poland, Germany, Ukraine, Czech Republic and Belgium.
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Papa John's International Inc : Papa John's International announces development deal in st. Petersburg, Russia . PJ Western Retail signed deal to open 40 restaurants over next 8 years, first store to open in st. Petersburg in september .Currently looking for potential franchisees in France, as well as Poland, Czech Republic And Belgium.
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Papa John's International Inc:Four franchisees of pizza chain Papa John's International Inc will pay $500,000 in back wages and damages to about 250 workers, following an investigation by the New York attorney general and the U.S. Department of Labor - Reuters.The investigation was made on three current Papa John's franchisees and one former, which together own nine restaurants in Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn - Reuters.The franchisees admitted to a number of violations related to the payment of minimum wages and overtime, as well as other basic labor law protections, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said on Thursday - Reuters.The employers also failed to provide adequate uniforms and laundry allowance to workers, the attorney general said - Reuters.
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